According to a report in Globo Esporte, Tottenham Hotspur are one of three clubs who have expressed an interest in securing the services of Andreas Pereira from Fulham this summer.
The report claims that Perreira had previously agreed with Marco Silva that he would spend at least two years in Craven Cottage, which is why the London club turned down offers from the likes of Atletico Madrid and Al-Etifaq in that period.
Andreas Pereira is attracting interest from other clubs
However, there is now thought to be an understanding between the attacking midfielder as well as the Fulham hierarchy that now is the time to ‘listen to the market’.
It is alleged that the 28-year-old is ‘unlikely’ to be with the Cottagers at the start of next season, with the battle for his signature now heating up.
Spurs, Aston Villa and Newcastle all like Pereira
Super agent Kia Joorabchian has been tasked with handling talks over his future, with Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa expressing an interest in signing the Brazilian.
The outlet explains that Pereira is currently focused on the upcoming Copa America, with his future expected to be sorted out after the tournament.
The midfielder is thought to be eyeing a move to a Champions League side, with his representatives expecting the competition for his signature to ‘heat up’ further if he does well for the Selecao this summer.
Pereira played 44 games for Fulham across all competitions last season, scoring three goals and providing nine assists (transfermarkt).
Spurs Web Opinion
Tottenham are evidently in the market for an energetic number eight and Pereira’s versatility will make him a useful squad option for Posteoclgou.
However, I doubt the 28-year-old would be near the top of Spurs’ wishlist, with the club appearing to prioritise a homegrown addition in that area of the pitch.